Parkinson's Australia disappointed research may not have been carried out by university researchers

Parkinson's Australia says it is disappointed a study with the potential to help patients may not have actually taken place.

The organisation gave the University of Queensland a grant of $20,000 after positive study findings into the treatment were published.

on Tuesday saying an internal investigation had revealed a study by a former staff member using a technique called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation may not have been carried out.

Parkinson's Australia's John Bird said the revelations are unfortunate as patients are keen to find a cure and ease the pain and discomfort of the illness.

"We are obviously disappointed," Mr Bird said.

The grant money has since been returned.

Professor Bruce Murdoch, a former staff member from the university's Centre for Neurogenic Communication Disorders Research, was one of the authors of the article.

The ABC has learnt other research by Professor Murdoch is now being reviewed.

Professor Murdoch retired six weeks ago and his profile has been removed from the university's web site.

A spokesman for the Stroke Foundation said it asked the university to look into research done by Professor Murdoch with Stroke Foundation money.

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